CASE - MS HINNØY
The world’s most powerful charging system for electrical ferries
The Bognes–Lødingen connection is one of Norway’s most critical and demanding ferry routes, linking regions, communities, and industries across the Vestfjord. With the introduction of the electric newbuild MF Hinnøy and retrofitted MF Barøy, the route has become the world’s longest fully electric ferry connection, with a crossing distance of 11.9 nautical miles.
Operating in a weather-exposed area with long crossings and high traffic volumes, the route demonstrates that high-capacity, long-distance ferry operations can be electrified while maintaining high reliability and ambitious climate targets.
In this context, MF Hinnøy and MF Barøy represent a major technological leap for the Norwegian ferry sector, supported by a record-breaking charging power of 9.2 megawatts. The high charging capacity enables fully-electric operation, with a crossing time of one hour and speeds of up to 14 knots - all without emissions.
What makes Hinnøy truly unique is that we combine fully electric propulsion with long crossings, high speed, and a weather-exposed route – and we do it with an enclosed ferry. Typically, you would see open ferries and shorter crossings.
Stein André Herigstad-Olsen
Chief Business Development Officer, NFI
In total, emissions are estimated to be reduced by ~12 000 tonnes of CO2 per year compared to the previous MGO-based vessels.
Beyond providing a significant reduction of emissions, the vessels also offer more space, greater comfort and a modern travel experience for passengers, strengthen regional connectivity, and support value creation along the coast.
The operation reinforces Torghatten’s established competence in electric propulsion, energy management, charging infrastructure, and data-driven operations. Torghatten’s ability to use innovation to combine high-capacity, long-distance operations with ambitious climate targets, and reliable service quality represents a significant step forward in our green fleet renewal program.
Technical specifications
Speed: 14 knots
Length: 117 metres
Capacity: 120 cars and 399 passengers
Battery capacity: 4.75 MWh
Charging effect: 9.2 MW
Gross tonnage: 7 200
Shipyard: Cemre, Türkiye
